The NHL entry draft has its own thread. I figure with July 1 around the corner, there are rumors abound and some teams are already in the process of re-signing their own talent (Great job by Ottawa in locking up Karlsson). Zach Parise is the main prize in the FA market, but there are also trade rumors abond for the likes of Bobby Ryan, Rick Nash, Shea Weber, and many others.

What will also be interesting is seeing how the potential of a work stoppage could affect how some teams approach the offseason._________________NFL: Dallas Cowboys
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From what I hear, Suter to the Wings seems to be a big possibility of happening with Nick Lidstrom's retirement. Parise's status is much more in the air though._________________NFL: Dallas Cowboys
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I just want the Oilers to acquire a few defensemen since I know we won't be drafting one 1st overall on Friday.

If I was the GM of the Oilers, I would be thinking long and hard about Ryan Murray - I'd probably draft him first overall.

I'd give him a hard look too, but there's never any reason to pass on a superior player simply to fill a need. And that's what we'd be doing if we took Murray 1st overall. In my opinion, you take the BPA regardless of position in each and every round. Drafting for need is very dangerous._________________Co-Founder: DCRA - No McQuistan, No Super Bowl